Manchester Marathon 2023
Week 12: Running Manchester Marathon
April 20, 2023
It’s taken a few days to decompress from the Manchester Marathon, hence a late post. Before embarking on this training block, the idea of running a full marathon seemed like a doable but daunting distant dream. But I have done it, and I am proud of the achievement.
Week 11: Training for the Manchester Marathon
April 11, 2023
Happy easter, everyone. I trust you had a good one. I am a little behind posting this week, and I am very excited now with less than a week to go until Manchester Marathon.
Week 10: Training for the Manchester Marathon
April 4, 2023
That’s week 10 of my 12-week training program for the Manchester Marathon done. And I am feeling the pressure mounting. However, despite facing some challenges, I remain determined to cross the finish line.
Week 9: Training for the Manchester Marathon
March 27, 2023
Welcome back to the latest update on my training for the Manchester Marathon! This week, we’re looking at my week nine of training and how it went.
Week 8: Training for the Manchester Marathon
March 20, 2023
Last week was challenging for my Manchester Marathon training journey, with a mix of highs, lows, hip pain and a cold.
Week 7: Training for the Manchester Marathon
March 14, 2023
Last week was a busy one for me regarding fitness and training. From cardio and tennis sessions to a 20-mile race.
Week 6: Training for the Manchester Marathon
March 6, 2023
Training for a marathon is proving itself to be no easy feat. Week six began well for me, but I was struggling by the end of the week to keep my energy levels up.
Week 5: Training for the Manchester Marathon
February 26, 2023
Following on from last week’s blog, where I reported pain in my right knee during last Sunday’s long run, 16 km in, I have tried to think about what might have gone wrong and how to prevent it from worsening.
Week 4: Training for the Manchester Marathon
February 16, 2023
So far, balancing training for my first marathon with family responsibilities has been challenging, and week four has been no exception. With the added challenge of the kids being off school for half term, finding time to train has been even more of a challenge than usual.
Week 3: Training for the Manchester Marathon
February 15, 2023
In the build-up to the 2023 Exeter City Community Half Marathon, I took it a little easier this week. It was a week of varied workouts, including my regular cardio sessions.
Week 2: Training for the Manchester Marathon
February 5, 2023
I started the week by turning 40 years old. This has at least one advantage, my race age category moves from M35 to M40.
Week 1: Training for the Manchester Marathon
January 29, 2023
I have begun training for the 2023 Manchester marathon this week, which will also be my first marathon ever. And the first week of training went well.